Vtg Hand Made Virgin Cork Writing Specialty Stationery Set, Sardinia, Box w/ Lid

This is a vintage cork stationery box or desk accessory from Stix, Baer & Fuller, a prominent historic department store in St. Louis. Made in Sardinia, expressly for Stix, Baer & Fuller embossed on the underside of hinged lid  Box is 11 x 7  Cork Paper is 9 x 6  Cork Envelopes are 6.5 x 4.75  Amazing set of special materials!!!!  The item features a unique virgin cork bark exterior, which was a popular natural material for Mid-Century Modern (MCM) desk organizers and home decor during the 1960s and 70s.  blue feather ink pen.  Stix, Baer & Fuller was a major St. Louis institution founded in 1892. It was known as a high-end fashion destination before being sold to Dillard's in 1984.  Function: Such boxes were often sold as part of upscale stationery sets or desk caddies. They typically housed writing paper, envelopes, or functioned as a decorative storage piece for a study.  Material: The rough, rugged texture is virgin cork often used for its tactile and organic aesthetic