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Nov. 10, 2026
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Security 12b Title Common Stock, No Par Value
Entity File Number 001-35383
Amendment Flag false
Entity Address Postal Zip Code 06484
Entity Incorporation State Country Code CT
Written Communications false
Entity Address State Or Province CT
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Entity Tax Identification Number 06-0330020
Entity Central Index Key 0000031107
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Address Address Line2 Suite 408
City Area Code 203
Entity Registrant Name The Eastern Company
Entity Address Address Line1 3 Enterprise Drive
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Trading Symbol EML
Document Period End Date Nov. 10, 2026
Local Phone Number 729-2255
Document Type 8-K
EntityEmergingGrowthCompany false
Entity Address City Or Town Shelton