Tome-Bound
100

A pith made of wetland sedge, gaining a later life resurgence as the James Cameron's Avatar font.

What is papyrus?

200

The early Grecian name for paper is bagdatikos, denoting heritage from this Iraqi city.

Where is Baghdad?

300

Early Indian and Thailand texts were written on these fan-shaped fronds, used on the Sunday feast prior to Easter.

What are palm leaves?

400

In Athens, these wheel-born scraps were used for ostraka, to nominate Greek leaders for ostracism.

What are (unglazed) pottery shards?

500

Prepared animal skin used for writing, such as what the Magna Carta is written upon.

What is vellum?