Story Me

Stories and More from the People of Kingston and Frontenac County

I just remember he's always been there. I've always had him, for as far back as I can remember.

Interview with Lynn Garrison

November 21, 2012

Lynn Garrison shows Anne Hall her childhood sock doll George, and how he was made by her aunt Jo almost 60 years ago.

Lynn Garrison, December 1957
Lynn Garrison

She explains how he was made, and how he was named for the many Georges and Georginas in her family.

If you want to make one yourself, check out these instructions on making a sock doll.

Front of Lynn Garrison's sock doll, George
Back of Lynn Garrison's sock doll, George