We breakfasted with Wheeler,[1246] and visited the manufacture of Papier
Maché. The paper which they use is smooth whited brown; the varnish is
polished with rotten stone. Wheeler gave me a tea-board. We then went to
Boulton's,[1247] who, with great civility, led us through his shops. I
could not distinctly see his enginery.
Twelve dozen of buttons for three shillings.[1248] Spoons struck at
once.