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                                                          Exhibit 10.34


                        ANGELICA CORPORATION
                        EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
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          This agreement ("Agreement") has been entered into as of the
1st day of October 1999, by and between Angelica Corporation, a Missouri
corporation ("Angelica"), and James W. Shaffer, an individual ("Employee").

          WHEREAS, Angelica currently employs Employee as Vice
President and Treasurer of Angelica 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
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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 or other
                            disposition of assets of Angelica.

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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 the
                            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 the 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 Date occurs.

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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 Angelica expressly to
                            assume and agree to perform this
                            Agreement pursuant to the provisions of
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                            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: (i)
               Angelica's Life Uniform and Shoe Shops Business
               Segment which operates specialty retail stores, either
               as a division or as a separate subsidiary or
               subsidiaries, primarily for a clientele of nurses and
               other health care professionals, (ii) Angelica's
               Textile Services Business Segment which operates
               laundry plants, either as a division or as a separate
               subsidiary or subsidiaries, providing textile rental
               and laundry services for health care institutions and
               general linen services in selected geographic areas,
               principally to hotels, motels and restaurants, and
               (iii) Angelica's Manufacturing and Marketing Business
               Segment which provides image and business career
               apparel, either as a division or as a separate
               subsidiary or subsidiaries, primarily to the health
               services, hospitality and selected other service
               industries.

               (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 the Triggering Transaction occurs.


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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 Vice President
and Treasurer of Angelica, subject to the reasonable directions of the
Chief Financial 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 Financial 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 $115,000 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 incentive
compensation on an annual basis ("Incentive Compensation") under the
Incentive Compensation Plan or any incentive compensation plan which is
generally available to other similarly situated executives of Angelica.
The Incentive Compensation during the first year of the Employment
Period shall range from 0% to 40% of Employee's Annual Base Salary.  The
Incentive Compensation which Employee will have an opportunity to earn
shall be reviewed at least annually and may be adjusted at the
discretion of the Chief Executive Officer of Angelica and the Board,
dependent upon Employee's performance and in accordance with Angelica's
policies.

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           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.

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 benefit plans and policies, Angelica shall pay Employee
an amount equal to 1/12th of the Employee's then-current Annual Base
Salary multiplied by the number of years of service of Employee with
Angelica; provided, however, that said amount shall not, under any
circumstances, exceed Employee's then-current Annual Base Salary nor be
less than one-half of Employee's then-current Annual Base Salary.  Said
amount shall be paid in equal, semi-monthly payments, less applicable
taxes, withholdings and standard deductions.  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
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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 two (2.0) 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 events is as set forth in subsection (a) above or (z) the
Triggering Transaction Date, in the case where the sequence of the
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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.  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
confidential information concerning Angelica's inventions, 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
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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
effective only upon receipt.

                Notice to Employee
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                James W. Shaffer
                319 Berry Bush Ct.
                Ballwin, Missouri 63011

                Notice to Angelica
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                Angelica Corporation
                424 South Woods Mill Road
                Chesterfield, Missouri  63017-3406
                Attention:  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.

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           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/ James W. Shaffer
                            --------------------------------
                            James W. Shaffer



                            ANGELICA CORPORATION


                            By  /s/ Don W. Hubble
                              -------------------------------
                            Name: Don W. Hubble
                                 ----------------------------
                            Title: Chairman, President & CEO
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