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 material processed]
7. textile working equipment
8. needleworking equipment
9. needlework stretchers
10. needlework hoops

Anotations

Scope note:

Devices similar to an embroidery hoop, but usually of a larger size. These are in two parts; a solid ring and a slightly larger split ring which may be expanded around the thicker layers of a quilt. These may be circular or rectangular in shape.