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                                                             Exhibit 10.23



                        ANGELICA CORPORATION
                        EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
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     This agreement ("Agreement") has been entered into as of this 1st
day of January, 2000, by and between Angelica Corporation, a Missouri
corporation ("Angelica"), and Theodore M. Armstrong, an individual
("Employee").

     WHEREAS, Angelica currently employs Employee as Senior Vice
President - Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer, and
Angelica and Employee wish to more specifically define the terms and
conditions of Employee's employment with Angelica in this Agreement.

     NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises herein
contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:

SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS.  For purposes of this Agreement, the following
words and phrases, whether or not capitalized, shall have the meanings
specified below, unless the context plainly requires a different
meaning.

          (a)  "ANNUAL BASE SALARY" means the base salary set forth
          in Section 3.3 of this Agreement, as it shall be increased
          from time to time in the discretion of the Board or the
          Compensation and Organization Committee of the Board.

          (b)  "BOARD" means the Board of Directors of Angelica.

          (c)  "CHANGE IN CONTROL" means:

               (i)   The acquisition by any individual, entity or
                     group, or a Person (within the meaning of
                     Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities
                     Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
                     "Exchange Act") of ownership of 20% or more of
                     either (a) the then outstanding shares of
                     common stock of Angelica (the "Outstanding
                     Angelica Common Stock") or (b) the combined
                     voting power of the then outstanding voting
                     securities of Angelica entitled to vote
                     generally in the election of directors (the
                     "Outstanding Angelica Voting Securities"); or

               (ii)  Individuals who, as of the date hereof,
                     constitute the Board (the "Incumbent Board")
                     cease for any reason to constitute at least a
                     majority of the Board; provided, however, that
                     any individual becoming a director subsequent
                     to the date hereof whose election, or
                     nomination for election by Angelica's
                     stockholders, was approved by a vote of at
                     least a majority of the directors then
                     comprising the Incumbent Board shall be
                     considered as though such individual were a
                     member of the Incumbent Board, but excluding,
                     as a member of the Incumbent Board, any such
                     individual whose initial assumption of office
                     occurs as a result of either an actual or
                     threatened election contest (as such terms are
                     used in Rule l4a-11 of Regulation l4A
                     promulgated under the Exchange Act) or other
                     actual or threatened solicitation of proxies
                     or consents by or on behalf of a Person other
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               (iii) Approval by the stockholders of Angelica of a
                     reorganization, merger or consolidation, in
                     each case, unless, following such
                     reorganization, merger or consolidation,
                     (a) more than 50% of, respectively, the then
                     outstanding shares of common stock of the
                     corporation resulting from such
                     reorganization, merger or consolidation and
                     the combined voting power of the then
                     outstanding voting securities of such
                     corporation entitled to vote generally in the
                     election of directors is then beneficially
                     owned, directly or indirectly, by all or
                     substantially all of the individuals and
                     entities who were the beneficial owners,
                     respectively, of the Outstanding Angelica
                     Common Stock and Outstanding Angelica Voting
                     Securities immediately prior to such
                     reorganization, merger or consolidation in
                     substantially the same proportions as their
                     ownership, immediately prior to such
                     reorganization, merger or consolidation, of
                     the Outstanding Angelica Common Stock and
                     Outstanding Angelica Voting Securities, as the
                     case may be, (b) no Person beneficially owns,
                     directly or indirectly, 20% or more of,
                     respectively, the then outstanding shares of
                     common stock of the corporation resulting from
                     such reorganization, merger or consolidation
                     or the combined voting power of the then
                     outstanding voting securities of such
                     corporation, entitled to vote generally in the
                     election of directors and (c) at least a
                     majority of the members of the board of
                     directors of the corporation resulting from
                     such reorganization, merger or consolidation
                     were members of the Incumbent Board at the
                     time of the execution of the initial agreement
                     providing for such reorganization, merger or
                     consolidation; or

               (iv)  Approval by the stockholders of Angelica of
                     (a) a complete liquidation or dissolution of
                     Angelica or (b) the sale or other disposition
                     of all or substantially all of the assets of
                     Angelica, other than to a corporation, with
                     respect to which following such sale or other
                     disposition, (1) more than 50% of,
                     respectively, the then outstanding shares of
                     common stock of such corporation and the
                     combined voting power of the then outstanding
                     voting securities of such corporation entitled
                     to vote generally in the election of directors
                     is then beneficially owned, directly or
                     indirectly, by all or substantially all of the
                     individuals and entities who were the
                     beneficial owners, respectively, of the
                     Outstanding Angelica Common Stock and
                     Outstanding Angelica Voting Securities
                     immediately prior to such sale or other
                     disposition in substantially the same
                     proportion as their ownership, immediately
                     prior to such sale or other disposition, of
                     the Outstanding Angelica Common Stock and
                     Outstanding Angelica Voting Securities, as the
                     case may be, (2) no Person beneficially owns,
                     directly or indirectly, 20% or more of,
                     respectively, the then outstanding shares of
                     common stock of such corporation and the
                     combined voting power of the then outstanding
                     voting securities of such corporation entitled
                     to vote generally in the election of directors
                     and (3) at least a majority of the members of
                     the board of directors of such corporation
                     were members of the Incumbent Board at the
                     time of the execution of the initial agreement
                     or action of the Board providing for such sale
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          (d)  "DATE OF TERMINATION" means a date that a Notice of
          Termination is received by  the party to whom such notice is
          being given, unless  the party giving the Notice of
          Termination specifies another date in the Notice of
          Termination (which date shall not be more than 30 days after
          giving of such Notice of Termination) or, alternatively, the
          last day of any Term in the event that a Notice of Non-
          Renewal is delivered by either party in accordance with
          Section 2.1 of this Agreement.

          (e)  "DISPOSITION OF AN OPERATING LINE OF BUSINESS" means:

               (i)   when used with reference to the stock or other
                     equity interests of an Operating Line of
                     Business that is or becomes a separate
                     corporation, limited liability company,
                     partnership or other business entity, the
                     sale, exchange, transfer, distribution or
                     other disposition of the ownership, either
                     beneficially or of record or both, by Angelica
                     of more than 50% of either (a) the then
                     outstanding shares of common stock (or the
                     equivalent equity interests) of such Operating
                     Line of Business, or (b) the combined voting
                     power of the then outstanding voting
                     securities of such Operating Line of Business
                     entitled to vote generally in the election of
                     the Board or the equivalent governing body of
                     such Operating Line of Business;

               (ii)  when used with reference to the merger or
                     consolidation of an Operating Line of Business
                     that is or becomes a separate corporation,
                     limited liability company, partnership or
                     other business entity, any such transaction
                     that results in Angelica owning, either
                     beneficially or of record or both, less than
                     50% of either (a) the then outstanding shares
                     of common stock (or the equivalent equity
                     interests) of such Operating Line of Business,
                     or (b) the combined voting power of the then
                     outstanding voting securities of such
                     Operating Line of Business entitled to vote
                     generally in the election of the Board or the
                     equivalent governing body of such Operating
                     Line of Business; or

               (iii) when used with reference to the assets of an
                     Operating Line of Business, the sale,
                     exchange, transfer, liquidation, distribution
                     or other disposition of assets of such
                     Operating Line of Business (a) having a fair
                     market value (as determined by the Incumbent
                     Board) aggregating more than 50% of the
                     aggregate fair market value of all of the
                     assets of such Operating Line of Business as
                     of the Triggering Transaction Date, (b)
                     accounting for more than 50% of the aggregate
                     book value (net of depreciation and
                     amortization) of all of the assets of such
                     Operating Line of Business, as would be shown
                     on a balance sheet for such Operating Line of
                     Business, prepared in accordance with
                     generally accepted accounting principles then
                     in effect, as of the Triggering Transaction
                     Date; or (c) accounting for more than 50% of
                     the net income of such Operating Line of
                     Business, as would be shown on an income
                     statement, prepared in accordance with
                     generally accepted accounting principles then
                     in effect, for the 12 months ending on the
                     last day of the month immediately preceding
                     the month in which the Triggering Transaction
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          (f)  "EFFECTIVE DATE" means the date of this Agreement.

          (g)  "EMPLOYMENT PERIOD" means the period beginning on the
          Effective Date and ending on the Date of Termination.

          (h)  "GOOD CAUSE" means, when used in connection with the
          termination of Employee's employment with Angelica by
          Angelica, a termination based upon (i) Employee's willful
          and continued failure to substantially perform his duties
          with Angelica (other than as a result of incapacity due to
          physical or mental condition), after a written demand for
          substantial performance is delivered to Employee by
          Angelica, which specifically identifies the manner in which
          Employee has not substantially performed his duties; (ii)
          Employee's commission of an act constituting a criminal
          offense involving moral turpitude, dishonesty or breach of
          trust; or (iii) Employee's material breach of any provision
          of this Agreement.

          (i)  "GOOD REASON" means, when used in connection with the
          termination of Employee's employment with Angelica by
          Employee, a termination based upon the following reasons:

               (i)   the assignment to Employee of any duties
                     inconsistent in any respect with Employee's
                     position (including status, offices, titles
                     and reporting requirements), authority, duties
                     and responsibilities as contemplated by this
                     Agreement or any other action by Angelica
                     which results in a material diminution in such
                     position, authority, duties or
                     responsibilities, excluding for this purpose
                     any action not taken in bad faith which is
                     remedied by Angelica promptly after receipt of
                     notice by Angelica thereof given by Employee;

               (ii)  (A) the failure by Angelica to continue in
                     effect any benefit or compensation plan, stock
                     ownership plan, life insurance plan, health
                     and accident plan or disability plan to which
                     Employee is entitled, provided that Angelica
                     may amend, modify or replace such plans as
                     long as the Employee is entitled to benefits
                     under the amended, modified or replaced plan
                     or plans that are substantially similar to
                     those of the plan or plans so amended,
                     modified or replaced; (B) the taking of any
                     action by Angelica which would adversely
                     affect Employee's participation in, or
                     materially reduce Employee's benefits under,
                     any plans in which Employee is then currently
                     participating; or (C) the failure of Angelica
                     to provide Employee with paid vacation to
                     which Employee is entitled;

               (iii) a material breach by Angelica of any provision
                     of this Agreement;

               (iv)  a purported termination by Angelica of
                     Employee's employment otherwise than
                     specifically permitted by this Agreement; or

               (v)   in connection with a Triggering Transaction
                     (as set forth in Section 4.2 of this
                     Agreement), the failure of a successor of
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                     agree to perform this Agreement pursuant to
                     the provisions of Section 6.4 of this
                     Agreement prior to a Triggering Transaction;
                     provided, however, that a termination of
                     employment by Employee: (A) subsequent to an
                     express assumption and agreement to perform
                     this Agreement by such successor on or after a
                     Triggering Transaction Date or (B) subsequent
                     to a date that is two years after a Triggering
                     Transaction Date, shall not be deemed to be
                     for "Good Reason" under this subsection.

          (j)  "NOTICE OF TERMINATION" means a written notice by
          either party of such party's desire to terminate Employee's
          employment with Angelica, which notice (i) indicates the
          specific termination provision in this Agreement relied
          upon, (ii) to the extent applicable, sets forth in
          reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to
          provide a basis for termination of Employee's employment
          under the provision so indicated, and (iii) if the Date of
          Termination is other than the date of receipt of such
          Notice, specifies the Date of Termination (which date shall
          not be more than 30 days after the giving of such Notice).
          The  failure by Employee or Angelica to set forth in the
          Notice of Termination any fact or circumstance which
          contributes to a showing of Good Cause or Good Reason shall
          not waive any right of Employee or Angelica hereunder or
          preclude Employee or Angelica from asserting such fact or
          circumstance in enforcing Employee's or Angelica's rights
          hereunder.

          (k)  "NOTICE OF NON-RENEWAL" means a written notice by
          either party to this Agreement of such party's desire not to
          allow the Term of the Agreement to automatically renew at
          the end of the then-current Term for another Term, thus
          having the effect of terminating the Agreement at the end of
          the then-current Term.

          (l)  "OPERATING LINE OF BUSINESS" means the following lines
          of business of Angelica, whether operated as a division or
          as a separate subsidiary: (i) textile rental and laundry
          services, which provides textiles and laundry services,
          principally to healthcare institutions, and, to a more
          limited extent, to hotels, motels and restaurants in or near
          major metropolitan areas of the United States;  (ii) uniform
          and business apparel manufacturing and marketing, which
          manufactures and sells uniforms and business apparel to a
          wide variety of institutions and businesses in the United
          States and Canada; and (iii) retail specialty stores, which
          operates a nationwide chain of specialty retail stores
          primarily for a clientele of nurses and other healthcare
          professionals.

          (m)  "TERM" means, initially a one-year period commencing
          on the Effective Date and ending on the date of the first
          anniversary of the Effective Date, and, if renewed in
          accordance with Section 2.1 of this Agreement, shall mean a
          one-year period commencing on the particular anniversary
          date of the Effective Date and ending on the date one year
          after such commencing anniversary date.

          (n)  "TRIGGERING TRANSACTION" means (i) a Change in Control
          of Angelica, or (ii) one or more Dispositions of an
          Operating Line of Business involving at least two of
          Angelica's Operating Lines of Business.

          (o)  "TRIGGERING TRANSACTION DATE" shall mean the date that
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Transaction occurs.

SECTION 2: TERM OF AGREEMENT.

           2.1  INITIAL TERM OF AGREEMENT; RENEWAL TERMS.  The initial
Term of this Agreement shall be for one year commencing on the Effective
Date, subject to automatic renewal for a Term of an additional one year
commencing immediately upon the end of the initial Term or the then-
current renewal Term, as the case may be, unless either party to this
Agreement gives a Notice of Non-Renewal to the other party not later
than 30 days prior to the end of the initial Term or the then-current
renewal Term, as the case may be.  In the event that such a Notice of
Non-Renewal is given as set forth in this Section 2.1, the Date of
Termination will be the last day of the initial Term or the then-current
Term, as the case may be.

          2.2  TERMINATION OF THE EMPLOYMENT PERIOD PRIOR TO END OF
TERM.  Notwithstanding Section 2.1 of this Agreement, either party to
this Agreement may terminate Employee's Employment Period (and
Employee's employment with Angelica) at any time during the Term by
giving the other party a Notice of Termination to the other party,
without any liability except as specified in Section 4 of this
Agreement.

SECTION 3: TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.

           3.1  PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT.  Employee shall remain in the
employ of Angelica throughout the Employment Period in accordance with
the terms and provisions of this Agreement.  This Agreement shall remain
in full force and effect notwithstanding subsequent changes in
Employee's compensation, location of employment, duties or authority or
any changes in the identity of the corporation to which Employee's
compensation is charged, provided that said corporation is a subsidiary
or affiliate of Angelica and provided further that certain of such
changes may constitute Good Reason for purposes of this Agreement.

           3.2  POSITIONS AND DUTIES.  Angelica hereby employs
Employee and Employee hereby accepts such employment as Senior Vice
President - Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer,
subject to the reasonable directions of the Chief Executive Officer of
Angelica and the Board.  Employee shall have such authority and shall
perform such duties as are specified in the Bylaws of Angelica for the
office and position to which he has been appointed hereunder and shall
so serve, subject to the control exercised by the Chief Executive
Officer of Angelica and the Board from time to time.  Employee agrees to
devote such of his time, attention and energy to the business of
Angelica as may be required to perform the duties and responsibilities
assigned to him to the best of his ability and with reasonable
diligence.

           3.3  COMPENSATION.  Employee's initial base salary under
this Agreement will be $200,000 per annum, payable in accordance with
Angelica's current payroll practices.  In addition to the Annual Base
Salary, Employee shall be awarded the opportunity to earn an incentive
bonus on an annual basis ("Incentive Bonus") under the Incentive
Compensation Plan or any incentive compensation plan which is generally
available to other similarly situated executives of Angelica.  The
Incentive Bonus during the first year of the Employment Period shall
range from 0 to 60% of Employee's Annual Base Salary.  The Incentive
Bonus which Employee will have an opportunity to earn shall be reviewed
at least annually and may be adjusted at the discretion of the Chief
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upon Employee's performance and in accordance with Angelica's policies.

           3.4  PARTICIPATION IN PERFORMANCE PLANS.  Employee is
eligible to receive stock-based awards or grants under Angelica's 1994
Performance Plan or 1999 Performance Plan, including stock options,
restricted stock and performance awards, from time to time, in the
discretion of the Compensation and Organization Committee or the Board
of Angelica.

           3.5  PARTICIPATION IN STOCK BONUS AND INCENTIVE PLAN.
Employee is eligible to participate in Angelica's Stock Bonus and
Incentive Plan, based on current eligibility requirements and subject to
the terms and conditions of such plan.

           3.6  PARTICIPATION IN RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN.  Employee is
eligible to participate in Angelica's Retirement Savings Plan (the
"401(k) Plan"), based upon current eligibility requirements and subject
to the terms and conditions of such plan.

           3.7  PARTICIPATION IN PENSION PLAN.  Employee is eligible
to participate in Angelica's "defined benefit" Pension Plan, based on
current eligibility requirements and subject to the terms and conditions
of such plan.

           3.8  PARTICIPATION IN SUPPLEMENTAL PLAN.  Employee is
eligible to participate in Angelica's Supplemental Plan, based upon
current eligibility requirements and subject to the terms and conditions
of such plan.

SECTION 4: BENEFITS UPON TERMINATION.

           4.1  NOT IN CONNECTION WITH A TRIGGERING TRANSACTION.  If
Employee's employment with Angelica is terminated prior to the end of
the initial Term or prior to the end of any subsequent renewal Term, as
the case may be, (a) by Angelica without Good Cause or (b) by Employee
for Good Reason, then upon the negotiation and execution of a mutually
acceptable settlement and release agreement by Angelica and Employee, in
addition to any accrued salary and other payments owed to Employee under
Angelica's other severance plans and policies, Angelica shall pay
Employee an amount equal to Employee's then-current Annual Base Salary,
in a lump-sum payment, as soon as practicable after the Date of
Termination. In the case of a termination of Employee's employment with
Angelica not in connection with a Triggering Transaction for any reason
other than as stated in this Section 4.1 above, Employee shall be
entitled only to accrued salary and other payments owed to Employee
under Angelica's other benefit plans and policies.

           4.2  IN CONNECTION WITH A TRIGGERING TRANSACTION.  If (a)
a Triggering Transaction occurs during the Employment Period and within
two years after the Triggering Transaction Date (i) Angelica shall
terminate Employee's employment with Angelica without Good Cause, or
(ii) Employee shall terminate employment with Angelica for Good Reason,
or, alternatively, (b) if one of the above-described terminations of
employment occurs within the six-month period prior to the earlier of
(i) a Triggering Transaction or (ii) the execution of a definitive
agreement or contract that eventually results in a Triggering
Transaction, then, in addition to any accrued salary and other payments
owed to Employee under Angelica's other benefit plans and policies,
Angelica shall pay to Employee an amount equal to 2.99 times Employee's
then-current Annual Base Salary, in a lump-sum payment, after either (y)
the Date of Termination, in the case where the sequence of the requisite
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above or (z) the Triggering Transaction Date, in the case where the
sequence of the requisite events occurred as set forth in subsection (b)
above (the relevant date for purposes of entitlement to the benefits set
forth in this Section 4.2 is hereinafter referred to as the "Entitlement
Date").  In addition, at the Entitlement Date, to the extent not
otherwise provided for under the terms of Angelica's stock option plans
or Employee's stock option agreements, all stock options held by
Employee that have not expired in accordance with their respective terms
shall vest and become fully exercisable.

               (a)  For purposes of determining the retirement
               benefits payable to Employee pursuant to the Company's
               Deferred Compensation Option Plan and Supplemental
               Retirement Plan, as of the Entitlement Date Employee
               shall be deemed to have completed the number of years
               of service he would have completed had he continued to
               be employed by Angelica until age 65 and, further,
               Employee shall be deemed to have attained age of 65;
               provided however, in no event shall Employee be deemed
               to be vested with respect to more than 100% of the
               benefit due pursuant to the respective terms of each
               such Plan.

               (b)  For a period of ten years after the
               Entitlement Date and without cost to the Employee
               and/or his family, the Company shall continue medical
               and health benefits to the Employee and to members of
               Employee's family at least equal to those benefits
               which were being provided to them prior to the Date of
               Termination; provided, however, that if Employee
               becomes re-employed with another employer and is
               eligible to receive medical or health benefits under
               another employer-provided plan, the medical and health
               benefits described herein shall be secondary to those
               provided under such other plan during such applicable
               period of eligibility.

               In the case of any termination of Employee's
employment with Angelica in connection with a Triggering Transaction for
any reason other than as stated in this Section 4.2 above, Employee
shall be entitled only to accrued salary and other payments owed to
Employee under Angelica's other benefit plans and policies.

SECTION 5: NON-COMPETITION, CONFIDENTIALITY, NON-DIVERSION.

           5.1  NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT.  It is agreed that during the
period beginning on the Effective Date and ending one year after the
Date of Termination, regardless of whether such termination is by the
action of Employee or Angelica or by mutual agreement, Employee shall
not, either for himself or on behalf of any person, firm or corporation
(whether for profit or otherwise) engage in any form of competition with
Angelica, directly or indirectly, through any commercial venture, as a
partner, officer, director, stockholder, advisor, employee, consultant,
agent, salesman, venturer or otherwise, in the business conducted by
Angelica in the United States, Canada or any other country in which
Angelica does business.  This requirement, however, will not limit
Employee's right to invest in the capital stock or other equity
securities of any corporation, the stock or securities of which are
publicly owned or are regularly traded on any public securities
exchange.  In addition, notwithstanding this Section 5.1, if Employee is
terminated by Angelica without Good Cause or if Employee terminates his
employment with Angelica for Good Reason, then Employee will not be
subject to the restrictions of this Section 5.1.

           5.2  CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.  Employee acknowledges that
during his employment with Angelica, he may develop or be exposed to
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processes, methods and confidential affairs, property of a proprietary
nature and trade secrets of Angelica or its licensors or customers.
Employee agrees that the maintenance of the proprietary character of
such information and property to the full extent feasible is important
and that for so long as any such confidential information and trade
secrets may remain confidential, secret or otherwise wholly or partially
protectable, either during or after Employee's Employment Period, shall
not use or divulge such confidential information or property except as
permitted or required by the duties of Employee's employment with
Angelica.  Employee shall not remove any property of a proprietary
nature from Angelica's premises except as required by the duties of
Employee's employment.  Employee shall return to Angelica upon
termination of his employment with Angelica, all models, drawings,
photographs, writings, records, papers or other properties produced by
Employee or coming into his possession by or through his employment with
Angelica.

           5.3  NON-DIVERSION.  During the Employment Period and for
one year after the Date of Termination, Employee shall not directly or
indirectly or by aid to others, do anything which could be expected to
divert from Angelica any trade or business with any customer of Angelica
with whom Employee had any contact or association during the one year
immediately preceding the Date of Termination.

           5.4  REASONABLENESS OF RESTRICTIONS.  Employee agrees that
the period and areas of restriction following the Date of Termination,
as set forth in this Section 5, are reasonably required for the
protection of Angelica and its business, as well as the continued
protection of Angelica's employees. If any one or more of the covenants,
agreements or provisions contained herein shall be held to be contrary
to the policy of a specific law, though not expressly prohibited, or
against public policy, or shall for any other reason whatsoever be held
invalid, then such particular covenant, agreement or provision shall be
null and void and shall be deemed separable from the remaining
covenants, agreements and provisions, and shall in no way affect the
validity of any of the other covenants, agreements and provisions
hereof.  The parties hereto agree that in the event that either the
length of time or the geographic area set forth herein is deemed too
restrictive in any court proceeding, the court may reduce such
restrictions to those which it deems reasonable under the circumstances.

           5.5  EQUITABLE RELIEF.  Any action by Employee contrary to
the restrictive covenants contained in this Section 5 may as a matter of
course be restrained by equitable or injunctive process issued out of
any court of competent jurisdiction, in addition to any other remedies
provided in law.  In the event of the breach of Employee's covenants as
set forth in this Section 5 and Angelica's obtaining of injunctive
relief, the period of restrictions set forth herein shall commence from
the date of the issuance of the order which enjoins such activity.

SECTION 6: MISCELLANEOUS.

           6.1  NOTICE.  For purposes of this Agreement, notices and
all other communications provided for in the Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered or
mailed by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested,
postage prepaid, addressed to the respective addresses as set forth
below; provided that all notices to Angelica shall be directed to the
attention of the Chief Executive Officer of Angelica, or to such other
address as one party may have furnished to the other in writing in
accordance herewith, except that notice of change of address shall be
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               Notice to Employee
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               Theodore M. Armstrong
               43 Countryside Lane
               Frontenac, MO  63131

               Notice to Angelica
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               Angelica Corporation
               424 South Woods Mill Road
               Chesterfield, Missouri  63017-3406
               Attn:  Chief Executive Officer

          6.2  WAIVER.  Employee's or Angelica's failure to insist
upon strict compliance with any provision of this Agreement or the
failure to assert any right Employee or Angelica may have hereunder
shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such provision or right or any
other provision or right of this Agreement and shall not operate or be
construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same provision.

          6.3  APPLICABLE LAW.  This Agreement shall be governed by
and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri,
without reference to its conflict of law principles.

          6.4  SUCCESSORS.  This Agreement shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of any successor of Angelica and any such successor
shall be deemed to be substituted for Angelica under the terms of this
Agreement.  Angelica shall require any successor (whether direct or
indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or
substantially all of the business and/or assets of Angelica to assume
expressly and agree to perform the provisions of this Agreement as if no
such succession had taken place.  As used in this Agreement, "Angelica"
shall mean Angelica as hereinbefore defined or any successor to
Angelica's business and/or assets which assumes and agrees to perform
this Agreement.

          6.5  ENTIRE AGREEMENT.  This Agreement contains the entire
agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and
supersedes any prior written or oral agreements, understandings,
discussions or negotiations with respect thereto.

          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Employee and Angelica, pursuant to the
authorization from its Board, have caused this Agreement to be executed
in its name on its behalf, all as of the day and year first above
written.


                         /s/ Theodore M. Armstrong
                         -----------------------------------------------
                         Theodore M. Armstrong


                         ANGELICA CORPORATION


                         By    /s/ Don W. Hubble
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                         Name:
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                         Title:
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