Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Object Groupings and Systems (hierarchy name)
4. object groupings
5. [object groupings by general context]
6. collections (object groupings)

Anotations

Scope note:

Collections, usually but not necessarily held by a public institution, that are made available for access by members of the public. The earliest recorded instance of a public body receiving a private art collection occurs in the 16th century, when the Grimani family gave their collection to the Venetian republic. For collections in private hands that are not available to the public, use "private collections."