Vintage photos of things made in N.J.

It's called the Garden State, but more than fruits and vegetables have their seeds planted and nurtured in New Jersey.

Innovative minds have always been some of the state's most valuable assets. And while we all know about Thomas Edison and his inventions, some people may not be aware of the host of other products and innovations that got their start in New Jersey.

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This list is incomplete; future galleries will cover even more of the wonderful things "Made in New Jersey."

Be sure to right-click on the links that tell more of the story about many of these 'Made in New Jersey' entries.

Greg Hatala may be reached at greghatalagalleries@gmail.com. Follow him on Twitter @GregHatala. Find Greg Hatala on Facebook.

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