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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000031107-20-000016
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20200429
ITEM INFORMATION:		Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
FILED AS OF DATE:		20200430
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20200430

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			EASTERN CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000031107
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	CUTLERY, HANDTOOLS & GENERAL HARDWARE [3420]
		IRS NUMBER:				060330020
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			CT
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0102

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-35383
		FILM NUMBER:		20834546

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		112 BRIDGE ST
		STREET 2:		P O BOX 460
		CITY:			NAUGATUCK
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06770
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2037292255

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		112 BRIDGE STREET
		STREET 2:		P O BOX 460
		CITY:			NAUGATUCK
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06770
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  <div style="text-align: center; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;">UNITED STATES</div>
  <div style="text-align: center; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;">SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</div>
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  <div style="text-align: center; margin-top: 12pt; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;">FORM 8-K</div>
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  <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">CURRENT REPORT</div>
  <div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the</div>
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  <div style="text-align: center;"><u>Date of Report:</u><font style="font-weight: bold;"><u> April 29, 2020</u></font></div>
  <div style="text-align: center;">(Date of earliest event reported)</div>
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  <div style="text-align: center; margin-top: 8pt; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold;">The Eastern Company</div>
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