At first glance, I thought it was a Kotex. I would hate to see you cover your mouth with the Kotex if it had been used. But then and again, to each his own, we are not to judge.
That's funny! For a second, so didi I. How about Baby shoes :)
Maybe you could solder a small fish-hook in its place, instead ? Then you could hang it up with fishing line !
Big A, I've tried repairing Pewter items before,and always wind up melting more than I wanted to. I love my Shark and don't want to risk it. It was a gift.