Letter inviting Jack Lewitz to participate in the Toukley Aquatic Club's Central Coast Championship
Date1963
Object numberANMS1165[028]
NameLetter
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 275 × 210 mm
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Carol and Gordon Billett
DescriptionLetter from the Toukley Aquatic Club to Jack Lewitz inviting him to participate in the Toukley Aquatic Club's Central Coast Championship.SignificanceThe Lewitz collection illustrates the boom era of power boating. The increasing affordability and widespread use of cars, and comparative affordability and availability of powerboats in the era following WWII made the sport a popular pastime on the flatwater surfaces of rivers and lakes.