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]
12. altar cloths

Anotations

Scope note:

Relatively small, rectangular linen cloths used by the celebrant for wiping the Eucharistic vessel after each communicant has drunk from it and to wipe the chalice and paten after the ablutions that follow Communion.