Peter's Shoe Company was established in 1892 by Henry William Peters. Being one of the earliest shoe manufactures in St. Louis, Peters merged with The Roberts Johnson & Rand Company, which later became International Shoe Co. Printed on the sole: Peters Shoe Co. Diamond Brand. St. Louis. Gem. This single, kidskin, leather shoe is unworn and was used for display at International Shoe Co. When International Shoe Company at 1501 Washington Avenue in St. Louis, closed in 1987, I acquired it where it was on display at my office, in Mankofsky Shoe Company, 1325 Washington Ave.