Cross Drinking Straws carton with contents, c.1950s-60s

A carton of Cross Drinking Straws, c.1950s-60s, containing most of the "100 approx" original waxed paper straws (we counted 94); each straw measures approximately 21.4cm (8.45in) in length, the carton approximately 22.2 x 9.5 x 1.9cm (8.75 x 3.75 x 0.75in).  There is some foxing and light marking, slight creasing, bumping and general age wear to the carton; there is some discoloration to the straws, some of which are bumped at the ends.  (Please note that this is sold as a collector's item, and not for use.)