Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Furnishings (hierarchy name)
5. furnishings (works)
6. [furnishings by form or function]
7. coverings and hangings
8. [coverings and hangings by specific type]
9. [coverings and hangings by location or context]
10. [coverings and hangings for religious building fixtures]
11. [coverings and hangings for altars and altar components]

Additional parents:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment
4. Furnishings
5. furnishings
6. furnishings by form or function
7. coverings and hangings
8. coverings and hangings by specific type
9. coverings and hangings by location or context
10. coverings and hangings for openings
11. curtains
12. curtains by location or context

Anotations

Scope note:

Originally a term for hangings behind or on the backs of either seats or altars. Today a term referring to curtains behind or on the backs of altars. For wall hangings above and behind an altar and containing religious images, use "altarpieces."