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 furniture]
11. [coverings and hangings for sleeping and reclining furniture]
12. bed coverings
13. bedcovers

Narrower term/s

• candlewick spreads
• cathedral windows (bedspreads)
• yo-yo spreads
• alpujarras [NP]

Anotations

Scope note:

Term used from the mid-19th century onward for a variety of bedcovers, especially those which are large, lightweight cloths that cover the full bed and pillow and often extend to the floor.