Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Tools and Equipment (hierarchy name)
5. equipment
6. [equipment by process]
7. image-making equipment
8. painting equipment

Anotations

Scope note:

Sponge or foam-backed fabric materials, usually cut in the shape of a square or rectangle and mounted on a handle, designed to apply paint to a surface. Once dipped in paint, these tools can be used like paint brushes to evenly coat surfaces through rapid wiping motions.