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 form]
10. blankets (coverings)
11. [blankets by location or context]
12. animal blankets

Anotations

Scope note:

Blankets comprising a cloth or velvet covering with cloth ties on the underside made to cover the front and sides of a dog's body. Usually richly decorated in floral beadwork and cloth fringe, with bells placed along the center cut of the blanket. Used to protect sled dogs and to herald the sled's arrival. Originated with the Métis and later spread to Athabaskan communities.